Real Madrid v Liverpool: Player Ratings

Real Madrid v Liverpool: Player Ratings

1/25
Iker Casillas: 6

2/25
Alvaro Arbeloa: 6

3/25
Varane: 6

Comfortable in defence and showed his skill with a superb chipped pass for Karim Benzema.

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4/25
Sergio Ramos: 6

Unfortunate to be booked for a tackle on Adam Lallana.

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5/25
Marcelo: 8

Once again, the full-back was a major attacking threat. Set up the opening goal for Benzema with a lovely cross.

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6/25
Luka Modric: 8

As at Anfield, stood out with his control in midfield and ability to pick a pass.

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7/25
Toni Kroos: 7

Less influential than a fortnight ago but still a high-class presence in midfield.

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8/25
James Rodriguez: 6

Drew an early save from Simon Mignolet but was only a sporadic threat and was substituted.

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9/25
Isco: 6

Involved in the move for the first goal.

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10/25
Cristiano Ronaldo: 6

A rare off night for the forward, who must wait to equal Raul's Champions League scoring record.

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11/25
Karim Benzema: 7

Scored the winner with his third goal in two games against Liverpool.

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12/25
Gareth Bale: 7

Injured recently but looked as if he had not been away. Hit the bar with one shot and forced Mignolet into a fine save from a free-kick he won with a blistering run.

13/25
Simon Mignolet: 7

A good night for the goalkeeper, who could do nothing about the goal and made a number of important saves.

14/25
Javier Manquillo: 6

Some encouraging link-up play with Lazar Markovic down the right and generally coped fairly well with the threat of Marcelo, although caught out for the goal.

15/25
Kolo Toure: 8

Only a fourth appearance of the season for the defender. Benzema escaped him for the first goal but otherwise Toure was impressive, particularly in the way he handled Ronaldo.

16/25
Martin Skrtel: 5

Saved by Mignolet after carelessly giving the ball away to Benzema early on. Booked for a foul on Ronaldo.

17/25
Alberto Moreno: 6

The adventurous full-back caused a few problems for Real. Booked for bringing down Bale.

18/25
Lucas Leiva: 6

A rare start for the midfielder, who provided much-needed cover for his defence.

19/25
Emre Can: 6

Willing to drive forward in midfield but faded as an influence.

20/25
Joe Allen: 5

Some promising moments but Real again dominated midfield.

21/25
Adam Lallana: 6

Made a big impact as a substitute in the home game. Had one of Liverpool's best efforts on goal and supported Moreno well.

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22/25
Lazar Markovic: 7

Caught the eye in flashes down the right. An encouraging showing.

23/25
Fabio Borini: 5

A difficult task for the striker up front on his own. Always tried to offer an outlet.

24/25
Steven Gerrard: 6

A rare role for the captain, who provided some impetus when he came on.

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25/25
Raheem Sterling: 5

Did not manage to influence the game.

“It’s always difficult coming to Bernabeu, playing against us.

“We’re always confident at our home ground, but they played well.

“Under Brendan Rodgers they’re playing some great football, they’re obviously going through a bit of a sticky patch but that happens to teams and I think they’ll come out of it stronger and back to their best.”